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Vegetarian Minestrone with Fresh Herbs (Instant Pot)
Jon Simon

Vegetarian Minestrone with Fresh Herbs (Instant Pot)

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A classic Italian minestrone of garden vegetables, kidney beans, and small pasta in a herb-rich tomato broth. The Instant Pot delivers slow-simmered flavor in a fraction of the time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 zucchini diced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans drained
  • 1 cup small shell pasta
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Set the Instant Pot to saute mode. Heat the oil and cook the onion, carrots, and celery for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the zucchini, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, pasta, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and oregano.
  3. Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Allow a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  4. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the fresh basil, parsley, and spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Let the soup stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSodium: 580mgFiber: 8g

Notes

Net carbs: 30g per serving (38g total carbs minus 8g fiber).
Substitutions: Use gluten-free shell pasta to make it gluten-free; any small white or kidney beans work well.
Storage: Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Warm on the stovetop; the soup thickens as it stands, so add broth to reach the consistency you like. For freezing, cook the pasta separately and add per serving.

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